Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.6 MI N of Highway 94 · Structure no. EPC0443-01.80A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 454
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek carry?
About 454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Slocum Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.